New York Federal Court Dismisses Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Claims For Defendant’s Alleged Use Of “Supercookies” And “History Sniffing”

A New York federal district court recently dismissed Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) claims asserted against defendant advertising company Interclick and some of its advertising clients. Plaintiff consumer Sonal Bose alleged that the defendant advertising company’s use of “supercookies” and “history sniffing” invaded her privacy, misappropriated her personal information, and interfered with her computer’s operations. The court dismissed the CFAA claims because Bose failed to show the statutorily required damage or loss.

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